PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Pukekohe AFC caters for footballers of all ages and abilities, and aims to better their footballing confidence and skills. We encourage the development of our coaches, as the players in their care benefit from their education. We also offer school holiday programmes and skill-specific training sessions for members during the season, like goalkeeper training.

Football by age

First Kicks – 4-6 yrs old

This is the first introduction to football. Children are placed into ‘pods’ according to their age and learn football skills and physical attributes through fun game play. This age group do not travel and play at A & P Showgrounds every Saturday morning.

Fun Football – 7-8 yrs old

Children are placed into school-based teams (approx. 8 players per team) and play in a Pukekohe AFC 5-a-side competition every Saturday. They learn specific technical skills in a fun, motivational environment. This age group do not travel and play at A & P Showgrounds every Saturday morning.

Junior Football – 9-12 yrs old

Players trial and are placed into teams according to their ability. The teams are entered into the Auckland Football competition.

Youth Football – 13-19 yrs old

Players trial and are placed into teams according to their ability. The teams are entered into the Auckland Football competition.

Senior Football – 20 yrs old upwards

Players trial for the top two teams for Mens and Womens football. The balance of competitive / social players are assigned to teams.

Total Technique Coaching

Total Technique Coaching is available to Pukekohe AFC members on a term-by-term basis throughout the year, for 4-9 year olds.

The Total Technique Coaching method focuses on individual skills development and small group play, and is suited to footballers aged 4-9 years old. Total Technique Coaching aims to:

Develop skilled, confident and creative players

Make the game fun to practice and play

Teach good sportsmanship and respect for all

Value winning, but not more than character and performance

Provide a safe and educational experience that meets best practice criteria

For more information regarding the specialised Total Technique Coaching please email the Club Secretary secretary@pukekoheafc.com

Franklin United Skills Centre

Through the use of a unique coaching methodology, their training aims to develop individualistic, skillful players in all positions with excellent game knowledge. Open to all abilities aged between 10yrs-14yrs. This Skills Centre is extra training, over and above your own team training.

For more information: www.franklinunited.nz